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Japanese bikemaker Honda has launched the XR300L And XR300 Rally in India, just months after revealing the bikes in July. The Honda XR300L is priced at Rs 1.83 lakh (ex-showroom) in India, while the XR300 Rally costs Rs 2.08 lakh. Both
Tata's car sales in September 2026 stood at 68,810 units in the domestic market, up 15.32% YoY from the 59,667 units sold a year earlier. Tata's sales also grew by 5.45% MoM compared to the 65,253 units sold in August, a
Japanese bikemaker Kawasaki has unveiled the 2027 Ninja 650 in the UK with a USD fork, radial four-piston front brakes and a redesigned TFT display. The 2026 Ninja 650 sells in India at Rs 7.91 lakh (ex-showroom). Kawasaki has not confirmed
The government has notified the final CAFE III norms, setting progressively tighter fuel-efficiency targets for passenger vehicle makers from April 2027. The rules give manufacturers multiple compliance routes, including higher credit weightage for electric and hybrid vehicles. The new rules apply
Tata Motors will launch the Aeris, its rebadged and updated Tigor sedan, tomorrow (September 25). An undisguised unit of the Tata Aeris i-CNG variant has been spied reaching a dealership ahead of the debut, revealing the design changes in full for
BMW Motorrad has teased its next roadster motorcycle, expected to be called the BMW F 450 R, ahead of a global reveal on October 1, 2026. The bike is built on the same platform as the F 450 GS and is
South Korean carmaker Hyundai has officially commenced bookings for the Bayon, its upcoming midsize SUV expected to launch next month. Prospective buyers can register interest online or at their nearest dealership for a token of Rs 11,000. The Bayon will be
The Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 has now launched in Europe and the UK, introducing a new Parachute White colour alongside the electric motorcycle's international debut. The shade is also available in India at the same Rs 2.79 lakh (ex-showroom, Bengaluru)
Ultraviolette has delivered 183 units of the X-47 Skyforce to the Kolkata Police, introducing a dedicated law-enforcement variant of the X-47 Crossover into the force's fleet. The Skyforce runs on an electronics architecture designed specifically to support police-duty equipment. Ultraviolette says
British SUV manufacturer Land Rover has introduced new Duo-Tone Fade paint finish for the Range Rover SV, offered exclusively through its Bespoke customisation programme. The Duo-Tone finish blends two exterior colours that gradually fade from the roof and bonnet into the
The Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 has been launched as a simpler, more affordable alternative to the Himalayan 450. The adventure motorcycle skips some of its bigger sibling's premium equipment but keeps its focus on the fundamentals of a proper ADV. Here
Royal Enfield showcased the Himalayan 750 at the inaugural Himalayan Basecamp in Leh, Ladakh, a day after launching the Himalayan 440 in India. The event offered the clearest look yet at the design, engine and underpinnings of the brand's upcoming flagship
Maruti Suzuki has launched the 2026 Baleno facelift in India at Rs 6.10 lakh, ex-showroom, with prices for higher trims yet to be announced. The premium hatchback's mid-life update brings a new petrol engine, a CNG-AMT option and added feature content,
A new test mule of the Mahindra Thar 3-door facelift has been spied testing and it previews a revised front fascia for the off-roading community's darling. The new Mahindra Thar 3-door mule was spotted by Instagram user @the_pathfinder777. The current version
The Ather Konarc has bee launched in India at Ather's Annual Community Day and is , priced from Rs 99,999 ex-showroom, Bengaluru. The Konarc is the first scooter built on the company's new EL platform, which prioritises lower costs, simpler servicing
KTM has announced KTM Adventure Rally Extreme, a rally training programme that puts 2018 Dakar Rally champion Matthias Walkner face to face with Indian riders. The programme runs across Mumbai and Bengaluru through September, marking Walkner's first visit to India. Registration
Italian supercar specialist Lamborghini has revived its Tricolore livery after a 15-year gap with a bespoke Temerario Tricolore, referencing the Italian flag on the supercar's bonnet. The one-off was unveiled at the 2026 Monterey Car Week, created by Lamborghini's Centro Stile
The top 10 motorcycles in India recorded combined sales of 8,70,829 units in July 2026, up from 7,22,103 units in July 2025. This marked a YoY growth of 20.60% for the top 10 motorcycles, with overall volumes rising by 1,48,726 units.
South Korean luxury carmaker Genesis has revealed the GV90 as its new flagship SUV, the brand's largest and most luxurious model to date. Based closely on the 2024 Neolun concept, the production-ready Genesis GV90 EV features a dual-motor AWD setup and
Czech carmaker Skoda has opened bookings for a second batch of the Octavia RS in India, with just 50 units on offer this time around. Bookings begin today, and deliveries are scheduled to start in October. Skoda sold out the entire
India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki raised car prices across its Arena and Nexa lineup this month, the second price hike this year after a similar revision in June. The price hike by Maruti Suzuki varies by model and variant, ranging from
South Korean carmaker Hyundai has launched the Exter Knight, a blacked-out special edition of its entry-level SUV, priced from Rs 8.13 lakh, ex-showroom. The Hyundai Exter Knight has arrived as the firm's Knight range crosses 1,00,000 cumulative sales since its debut
Vietnamese automaker VinFast has filed a design patent for the Rasad electric maxi-scooter in India, months ahead of its global debut. Vinfast unveiled the Rasad in early 2026 as part of a broader overhaul of its electric two-wheeler range, alongside the
India's two-wheeler retail sales touched 18,18,289 units in July 2026, marking the segment's best-ever July performance and its first time crossing the 18 lakh mark. FADA data shows this is a 28.25% YoY jump from 14,17,767 units retailed in July 2025.
Indian automaker Bajaj has launched the Pulsar N160 S and Pulsar N160 SS motorcycles at Rs 1,33,511 and Rs 1,42,585 (ex-showroom Delhi) respectively. Both new versions of the Bajaj Pulsar N160 sport a new 164.5cc four-valve engine, a stronger electronics package

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